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Freedom of Expression and the Public's Right to Know

Genuine democracy, advancement of knowledge, individual self-development, and social justice depend on a society in which freedom of expression and the right to know are a reality for everyone. The Centre for Free Expression works to advance these rights though public education, advocacy, law reform, research, advisory services, policy analysis, assistance to courts, and organizational collaborations.

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Page March 3, 2015

The perils and paradoxes of FOI in Canada

By Ken Rubin March 3, 2015 - The media's expectations for FOI were high when Canada first introduced its Access to Information Act a little more than 30 years ago. But the use of the legislation since then has come up against the brutal limitations of what is provided and what is not. It's made me into a battle-hardened FOI warrior who has worked with the media, the public and others.

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Page December 15, 2010

Dr. Edward Keyserlingk's letter to Pat Martin

The following letter was sent by former Public Sector Integrity Officer (PSIO) Edward W. Keyserlingk to MP Pat Martin, Chair of the Government Operations Committee, on December 15, 2010, immediately following the appointment of Mario Dion as interim Public Sector Integrity Commissioner (PSIC).

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